DC DMV 2026

How many feets of space should you give bicycles?

3 feet

Who should you yeild when turning?

Bicyiclist & Pedestrains

Can you pass a stopped vechicle at a cross walk?

No, a pedestrain can be walking

Whats the Dutch Reach method?

A techinque to open vehicle doors in a way that forces your body to turn which will bettr allow you to see if a bicyclist is aproching

Whats the first step of the Dutch Reach method?

Check your rear-view mirrors

Whats the second step of the Dutch Reach method?

Check your side-view mirror

Whats the 3rd step of the Dutch Reach Method?

Open your door with your far hand (The had farther from the door)

Whats a Hawk sighn?

High Intesity Activated crossWalk

What does the HAWK sighn w/ no lights on mean?

Proceed

What does the HAWK sighn w/ yellow lights blinking mean?

Proceed w/ caution

What does the HAWK sighn w/ yellow lights on mean?

Slow down and prepar to stop

What does the HAWK sighn w/ red lights on mean?

STOP!

What does the HAWK sighn w/ red light blinking mean?

STOP! Then proceed with cation if clear

Whats a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon?

A pedestrain activated traffic control that helps drivers easily see pedestrains crossing

Can you drive a CV (Commercial Vechicale) if your 17 years old?

No, you need a seperate licens an Commercial Vechicle License to drive

If a traffic signal is green and a polic officer signals you to stop, you should:

Obey the traffic officer

The best way to tell if you are permited to pass other vechicles is to see if:

Theres a solid or broken lane markings

When on a short entrance to an intersate where there is no acceleration lane, you should:

Speed up on the entrance only to after you have found a gap in traffic

Whats the Driver Knowladge test?

The Permit test

If you fail the drive knowladge test 6 consecutive time how long do you need to wait to retake it?

12 months after the first one

Whats the road skill test?

A test in which they measure manuvers, driving in traffic, ability to use turn signals. saftely controlling the vechichle, and parralel parking

Whats the GRAD program?

Gradual rearing of adult drivers

How long do you need to hold your learners permit before taking the road skill test?

6 months or more

What are you allowed to do w/ a learners permit if you’re in the GRAD program?

Operate a motor vechicle while being supervised by another 21 year old that has a valid license and is seated in the passanger seat.

How many months is the learners permit valid for?

24month/2 years

Whats the minimum number of pointable moving violations you are allowed to have to be eligible for a provisional license?

0 pointable moving violations for at least 6 months

Whats required to have a provisonal licience?

1.) 16 years & 6 months old

2.) Hold a learner’s permit for at least 6 months w/ no pointable moving violation 3.)40 hours of driving experience signed off (10 hours at night

4.) Take & pass the road skill test

Can you uber with a provisonal license?

No, you’re not allowed to operate a vechicale for compenstation

What are the requirments for an Full Drivers License?

After holding the provisonal license for 6 month you must: 1.)have no no pointable moving violatns for 12 months 2.)Practice night driving for 10 hours mininum Sighned off

What restrictions are there if you have a learner’s permit if you’re in the GRAD program?

1.) Can ONLY drive accompanied by a 21 year old w/ a valid license & in the passenger seat

2.) Can only drive 6:00 a.m.- 9:00 pm

3.) Can’t drive a commercial vehicle

4.) Can’t drive for compensation

5.) No one in the passenger seats

What restrictions are there if you have a provisional licence and you’re in the GRAD program?

1.) You can drive alone, but when you do have passengers, it can ONLY be 21+ with a valid license & family members

2.) Restricted hours:

September-June

MON-THU 6:01am-10:59pm FRI-SUN 6:01am- 11:59 am

July & August

6:01 am-11:59 PM

3.) Can’t drive a commercial vehicle

4.) Can’t drive for copensation

What restrictions are there if you have a full licence and you’re in the GRAD program?

1.) Can’t have more than 2 passengers under the age of 21 (does not apply to family)

2.) Can’t drive a commercial vehicle

3.) Can’t drive for compensation, only for pleasure

4.) Driving hours are restricted:

September-June

MON-THU 6:01am-10:59pm FRI-SUN 6:01am- 11:59 am

July & August

6:01 am-11:59 PM

Whats drag racing?

Vehicle racing in any public street, road, and or highway. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DRAG RACE

What are the steps you’re required to perform when you’re involve in a crash?

1.) Stop

2.) Remain

3.)Aid any injured person

4.)Identify yourself

5.)Provide issurance information

6.) Leave written notice

7.) make a required report to your insurance

For how many feets do you need to have your turn signals on?

100

What are the steps for turning?

1.) Look behind you & then on both sides

2.) Signal for 100 ft mininum before changing lanes

3.) Slow down gradually at a turning speed

What are the steps to backing up the car?

1.) Check rearview mirrir

2.) Check side view mirrors

When to use the horn?

To warn in an event of an emergency

What are the steps to take if you’re starting from a garage or driveway?

1.) Watch your surroundings

2.) Move carefully to join traffic at the proper speed

3.)When backing out, look behind your car

3.) Watch behind the vehicle through mirrors & by turning your head to look out the windows while backing up

Do you reduce speed when comming to an intersection?

Yes, you reduce speed when comming to an intersection

Do you reduce your speed on a railroad grade crossing?

Yes, you reduce your speed on a railroad grade crossing

Do you reduce your speed at a curve?

Yes, you reduce your speed at a curve

Do you reduce your speed at the crest of a hill?

Yes, you reduce your speed at the crest of a hill

Do you reduce your speed near a monument?

No, you dont reduce your speed near a monument

Do you reduce your speed near playgrounds & schools?

Yes, you reduce your speed near playgrounds & schools

Do you reduce your speed when travellling narrow or winding roadways?

Yes, you reduce your speed when travellling narrow or winding roadways

Do you reduce your speed based off of weather or highway conditons?

Yes, you reduce your speed based off of weather or highway conditons